Employment Opportunities - Staff

Listed below are the job opportunities available in the College of Dentistry at this time. All listed positions will comply with University regulations regarding Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment before hiring.

Assist and work with dentists, dental students and dental hygienists. Provide chairside dental assistance to faculty and graduate dental students in treatment of dental patients. Interacting with patients, assisting with the management of patients, training dental students in operation of the clinic, developing radiographs, and chair-side dental assisting. Will assist multiple providers. An advanced starting salary possible based on exceptional qualifications. Requires: By time of appointment, current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners; current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography; and successful completion of an ADAA Dental Assistant program or two years of chairside dental assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry. Desirable: experience working with a general dentist; ability to communicate effectively with others; experience working with electronic health records; and experience working with graduate students. For more information and to apply, go to: http://jobs.uiowa.edu, reference Req #021046. On Extended Advertising.

50% Research Assistant – Operative Dentistry – Req #72199

The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry is searching for a part-time (50%) Research Assistant. To provide research assistance for a biomaterials laboratory that is focused on the characterization and development of dental biomaterials for the repair, restoration and regeneration of dental tissues. REQUIRES: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, chemical/biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of relevant education experience; Typically six months of relevant experience in the conduct of laboratory research, including the following skill sets - Research – Working Experience, and Accuracy and Attention to Detail – Working Experience; Knowledge of and ability to produce well-written, meaningful and usable documentation of research findings; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Flexible schedule, available to assist on occasional evening or weekend if data acquisition requires; and Comfort working with biological samples.. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Analytical Thinking – Working Experience, Experience working both independently and as part of a team with individuals from all backgrounds, and Experience assisting in the planning, design and implementation of an academic research project in relevant areas. DESIRABLE: Master’s degree (in chemistry, biology, microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, chemical/biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or equivalent), and Experience with biomedical/bioengineering/dental research and literature (PubMed, Google Scholar, or equivalent). For more information and to apply, go to: http://jobs.uiowa.edu, reference Req #72199. On Extended Advertising.

100% Research Assistant – Dental Research – Req #72211

The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry is searching for a full-time Research Assistant. Will provide research assistance for Dr. Brad Amendt’s lab by organizing, caring for and obtaining tissue from multiple mouse colonies. Prepare and analyze genotyping results. Prepare DNA and RNA samples for analysis. Clone new DNA molecules. Prepare, purify and do quality control on DNA clones. Perform tissue culture and cell based experiments. Do tissue processing and analysis. Participate and contribute to research team committed to addressing basic science questions pertaining to cranio-facial and dental development, including communicating ideas, presenting results at local meetings and developing new ideas. REQUIRES: Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; Typically requires 6 months experience including: DNA Cloning, or PCR, or DNA/RNA isolations; and Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Experience with - immunohistochemistry, tissue harvesting and embedding, paraffin section, and protein assays; and Animal mouse handling, husbandry, and genotyping. For more information and to apply, go to: http://jobs.uiowa.edu, reference Req #72211. On Extended Advertising.

100% Dental Assistant II – Prosthodontics – Req #021461

Under general or direct supervision, per Iowa Dental Board rules, performs chairside duties in assistance and carries out all function which a dental assistant is legally certified to perform as delegated by the resident or faculty dentist. Performs responsibilities in an environment that includes faculty, grad and dental students. An advanced starting salary possible based on exceptional qualifications. Requires: By time of appointment, current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners; current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography; and successful completion of an ADAA Dental Assistant program or two years of chairside dental assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry. Desirable: Prosthodontic experience; Surgical Implant experience; experience with Elderly and Medically Compromised Patients; and computer experience with dental office software. For more information and to apply, go to: http://jobs.uiowa.edu, reference Req #021461. On Extended Advertising.

Participate in the design and analysis of research studies; participate in the evaluation and maintenance of data quality and integrity; assist in preparation of reports, manuscripts, abstracts and research proposals. Requires: Requires the academic knowledge of the area of biostatistics or applied statistics, including advanced study that is generally associated with a Master's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience which includes analysis of biological and/or clinical data; 1-3 years of successful experience which includes - Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; SAS including - dataset creation, merging and data step programming, use of SAS macros, and knowledge of proper SAS procedures for statistical analyses; Demonstrated fluency with R language; and Demonstrated ability with handling, analysis and graphical representation of high-dimensional data. HIGHLY Desirable: Experience with sample size and power estimation; and Knowledge of relational database methods. Desirable: Demonstrated ability to function independently and in a team environment; Experience with the analysis of 3-D imaging data and/or morphometric data is desirable; Experience with - ​repeated measures analysis, linear and non-linear mixed effects models, cluster analysis, survival analysis, and evaluation of rater and machine reliability, for both qualitative and quantitative outcomes; Knowledge of dental nomenclature and classification; and Experience with statistical genetic analysis / analysis of data from genetic epidemiology investigations. For more information and to apply, go to: http://jobs.uiowa.edu, reference Req #72282. Advertising 02/02/2018-02/16/2018.

50% Support Services Specialist – Clinic Administration – Req #72324

Responsible for providing efficient and effective clinical operational support through the delivery of oral health care services within the College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics by scheduling patient appointments and providing front line collegiate support following the guidelines set forth by the College of Dentistry’s Clinic Administration department. Requires: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; and 6 months – 1 year relevant experience in a health care environment, including the following skillsets - Experience scheduling for multiple providers in a healthcare environment, Experience gathering and verifying insurance coverage, Experience with electronic health records, Experience working in Windows based networked database using multiple data tools, Customer Interaction – Working Experience, Customer Service Management – Working Experience, Effective Communication – Working Experience, and Decision Making and Critical Thinking – Basic Experience. Desirable: Experience with dental terminology; Some knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations; Experience in a public health setting; and Experience working with students. For more information and to apply, go to: http://jobs.uiowa.edu, reference Req #72324. Advertising 02/14/2018 - 02/28/2018.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.